Wisdom Of The Ancients: Stevia Plus Fiber in the green packets, pictured here, seems to be the best Stevia I have come across. It is great because you can carry the packets in your purse and easily add a half a packet to your coffee or tea….it is very strong so be careful you may […]
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. There are 18.2 million people in the United States who have diabetes. An estimated 13 million have been diagnosed, and unfortunately, 5.2 million people (or nearly one-third) are unaware that they have the disease. It occurs most often in people over the age of 30. […]
What are blood sugar levels? Meals or snacks contain carbohydrates that are broken down into glucose and absorbed into the blood. When too much glucose enters the blood at one time the body may not be able to handle it. This could cause high blood sugar levels, or hyperglycemia. If blood sugar levels are too […]
Eat three meals and one to three snacks daily. Choose a variety of foods to help ensure the balance of nutrients for optimal health. Eating regularly and never skipping meals helps prevent low or high blood sugar. Each meal should contain sources of healthy fats, protein, and fiber along with carbohydrates. Fats, protein, and fiber […]
Let me tell you about a simple little magic trick I learned about diabetes while traveling on a road trip with my Type I diabetic friend. Her blood sugar was running very high, so we stopped at a rest stop and she proceeded to run several laps around the grass field followed by several minutes […]
One piece of the diabetes puzzle that often goes un-addressed is stress. Stress is often the reason why people over eat with Type II diabetes in the first place. Stress also can wreak havoc on blood sugar numbers as well. A dear friend of mine from medical school has type I (insulin dependent) diabetes. I […]
